Hardware transcoding unlike software transcoding, relies on the server’s CPU to convert media files into different formats, hardware transcoding offloads this intensive task to a dedicated component ...

Streaming your own media library used to feel like a simple choice. You picked Plex, installed the server, added your content, and enjoyed a polished experience ...

I'm currently using Plex on my Synology NAS and I quite like it, but the Synology is just not up to the task for anything beyond basic transcoding. So I would like to create a dedicated server to ...

The Synology DS420+ comes rocking its own app store, allowing you to install a whole host of third-party services, including Plex Media Server. While you can store and enjoy media using Synology's own ...

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Are you between Intel and AMD for your upcoming Plex server build? The choice is pretty clear these days on which is the best, and the reasons might surprise you. Intel has had Quick Sync Video (QSV) ...